Self-guided walking tours in Madrid
There are 14 self-guided walking tours in Madrid on FreeGuides Tours. They run from about 3 h to about 6 h, and a typical route covers 3.3 km on foot. 7 have audio you can listen to as you walk. Each costs a one-off €2 to unlock. Every tour runs in your phone’s browser with a live map and local stories at each stop, so you can start whenever you like.
Tours in Madrid
- 2 Days in Madrid Itinerary - Travel Guide
Guide to vitsit Madrid on a buget
Guide to enjoy cuisine in Madrid
Fun & Unusual Things to Do in Madrid, Spain
Explore the Hidden Gems & Highlights of Madrid, Spain in a day
History and Culture Tour
History and Culture Tour
A Day in Madrid
Eat your way through Madrid, Spain in a day
Lo mejor de Madrid en 3 días - Itinerario 72 hrs
A Day in Madrid
Parque de atracciones de mad
Food Tour of Madrid
Food Tour of Madrid
Madrid walking tours at a glance
- Tours
- 14
- Shortest
- About 3 hHistory and Culture Tour
- Longest
- About 6 hEat your way through Madrid, Spain in a day
- Typical length
- About 3 h
- Typical route
- 3.3 km
- With audio
- 7
- Last updated
- 11 August 2026
| Theme | Tours | Length | Free | With audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food and drink tours | 4 | 3 h to 6 h | 2 | |
| History tours | 2 | 3 h to 4 h | 2 | |
| Night and evening tours | 1 | 6 h | 1 | |
| Audio tours | 7 | 3 h to 6 h | 7 |
Where tours start
- Generator Madrid 3 tours
- El Retiro Park 2 tours
Places the tours visit most
- Plaza Mayor 6 tours
- Royal Palace of Madrid 6 tours
- Mercado de San Miguel 5 tours
- Chocolatería San Ginés 3 tours
- Puerta del Sol 3 tours
- Teatro Real 3 tours
What’s on in Madrid
Things to do, places to go and walks around Madrid, from What’s On by FreeGuides.
How to tour Madrid with FreeGuides
- 1
Pick a tour
Browse tours by city, theme and length. Every tour is written by a local guide, tourism board or hotel that knows the area.
- 2
Unlock on your phone
One small payment, or free for tours funded by a council or tourism board. Apple Pay and Google Pay work. No app, no account.
- 3
Explore at your own pace
A live map guides you from stop to stop, with stories and photos at each one (and audio narration on many tours). Start when you like, pause for coffee, finish tomorrow.
Madrid walking tours: questions
Are there self-guided walking tours in Madrid?
Yes. FreeGuides Tours has 14 self-guided tours in Madrid, including food tours and audio tours. Each one runs on your phone with a live map and local stories at every stop.
How much does a self-guided tour in Madrid cost?
Each tour in Madrid costs a one-off €2 to unlock. No subscription, no account.
How long are the walking tours in Madrid?
They run from about 3 h (History and Culture Tour) to about 6 h (Eat your way through Madrid, Spain in a day). A typical tour takes about 3 h and covers 3.3 km on foot. You can pause and pick up again whenever you like.
Are there audio tours in Madrid?
7 of the 14 tours in Madrid have audio, so you can listen as you walk instead of reading.
Where do the tours in Madrid start?
Every tour has its own start point, shown on its page with a map link. Popular starting points include Generator Madrid and El Retiro Park.
Which places do the tours in Madrid visit most?
Plaza Mayor (6 tours), Royal Palace of Madrid (6 tours), Mercado de San Miguel (5 tours) and Chocolatería San Ginés (3 tours).
Do I need an app for a tour in Madrid?
No. The tour opens in your phone’s browser. Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card and start straight away.
Tours in Madrid last updated 11 August 2026.